The regional workshops have ended, for now (we've got three more next year). I got to watch the Durham Bulls play in North Carolina, eat at the famed Moosewood Cafe in Ithaca (not to mention played a kick ass game of putt putt), and walk around and enjoy my second favorite city, Portland OR (seriously - It's awesome, you must go).
I survived the RNC (but grumped the entire time). I inhaled no tear gas, but can confirm that sleepy downtown St Paul looked like a war zone for that week. I met no one famous. Instead, I am simply happy to have the helicopters gone.
My grandmother died at the end of September (last of the grands for me, she was 91, my dad's mom, she hadn't been herself for years but it was still unexpected when she passed). I went to Tennessee for the funeral and helped out where I could. Her kids are still stunned and trying to figure out what's next. My aunt, Emily, is in recovery from cancer but she managed to make it through the funeral. I'd like her to come visit when she's feeling stronger.
I've now had a solid week at home, which is super nice. I hit the farmers market for root veg, fall lettuces and pot roast fixings. For those who are interested, parsnips do not take to pickling as well as carrots. Too fiberous.
I leave next week for a weeklong conference in Philly. I insist upon squishing a dinner with Susan and Brian in while I'm there.
I've got two trips in November (DC and Boston - I'll be calling).
Most exciting...I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year!! Can't wait. This should shake up the old routine, too. In Philly, Susan and I prep like clockwork, we are a vision of efficient movement. Here we'll have to find new places to shop and new rhythms. Yay!
Anyway - Miss and love all of you. Talk to you soon, too.
Oh - just so you don't think it's all toil, here's a photo of me at the Moosewood Cafe in Ithaca. LMAO, if you know what I mean.
Plus an image from the funeral. Her coffin is draped in a quilt she made. For those who know them, that's my mom and dad nearest sitting down. I took photos because I knew my aunt would want to see more of who was there.
1 comment:
Sorry to hear about your loss, Karen. I know that is tough.
If you plan to be in Phili next week I would love to see both you and Susan. It has been too long and would love to catch-up over dinner, alot of news. Shoot me an email and let me know if this would work and what day. I can work from NJ that day and drive down.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Dennis
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